US Bridges

Mccallum Street over Cresheim Creek 3479-H2

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · NW of Allens Lane · Structure no. 000000000039137

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
544 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccallum Street over Cresheim Creek 3479-H2 is a steel continuous frame carrying Mccallum Street over Cresheim Creek 3479-H2 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,500 by 2032. The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMccallum Street
CrossesCresheim Creek 3479-H2
LocationNW of Allens Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05486, -75.2048
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length544 ft (165.8 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2015)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccallum Street over Cresheim Creek 3479-H2 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccallum Street over Cresheim Creek 3479-H2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Mccallum Street over Cresheim Creek 3479-H2 carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Mccallum Street over Cresheim Creek 3479-H2?

The structure is 544 ft (165.8 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mccallum Street over Cresheim Creek 3479-H2?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.